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Posted by cybercafe on November 19, 2003, at 11:04:07
yeah i get really sleepy after a meal... and cannot resist the urge to sleep...
anyone know why or how to deal with this??
Posted by mnomad3 on November 19, 2003, at 15:50:50
In reply to carbs make me really sleepy, posted by cybercafe on November 19, 2003, at 11:04:07
I used to have the same problem. What kind of carbs are you eating? Any 'white' carbs or carbs that are high in sugar make your energy spike and then you crash and get really tired. This is widely known only to sugar foods but it is also very true for 'white' carbs (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) White carbs turn into sugar very fast so they have the same effect as if you ate something high in sugar. I would suggest trying the carbs that don't turn into sugar as fast and thus give you a sustained release of energy. For example, brown rice, whole wheat bread, wheat pasta , potatoes with the skin on (it helps slow down the conversion to sugar) etc. You still need to remember to eat lots of protein as well. Also, the 'white' carbs can increase depression so changing to more complex carbs has helped with my depression as well.
I hope this helps. :)> yeah i get really sleepy after a meal... and cannot resist the urge to sleep...
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> anyone know why or how to deal with this??
Posted by cybercafe on November 19, 2003, at 22:25:46
In reply to Re: carbs make me really sleepy, posted by mnomad3 on November 19, 2003, at 15:50:50
> I used to have the same problem. What kind of carbs are you eating? Any 'white' carbs or carbs that are high in sugar make your energy spike and then you crash and get really tired. This is widely known only to sugar foods but it is also very true for 'white' carbs (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) White carbs turn into sugar very fast so they have the same effect as if you ate something high in sugar. I would suggest trying the carbs that don't turn into sugar as fast and thus give you a sustained release of energy. For example, brown rice, whole wheat bread, wheat pasta , potatoes with the skin on (it helps slow down the conversion to sugar) etc. You still need to remember to eat lots of protein as well. Also, the 'white' carbs can increase depression so changing to more complex carbs has helped with my depression as well.
> I hope this helps. :)
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> > yeah i get really sleepy after a meal... and cannot resist the urge to sleep...
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> > anyone know why or how to deal with this??
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do you know what this condition is called, where you eat some food, then no matter what you just can't resist the urge to sleep?
Posted by Mnomad3 on November 20, 2003, at 12:49:11
In reply to Re: carbs make me really sleepy, posted by cybercafe on November 19, 2003, at 22:25:46
> > I used to have the same problem. What kind of carbs are you eating? Any 'white' carbs or carbs that are high in sugar make your energy spike and then you crash and get really tired. This is widely known only to sugar foods but it is also very true for 'white' carbs (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) White carbs turn into sugar very fast so they have the same effect as if you ate something high in sugar. I would suggest trying the carbs that don't turn into sugar as fast and thus give you a sustained release of energy. For example, brown rice, whole wheat bread, wheat pasta , potatoes with the skin on (it helps slow down the conversion to sugar) etc. You still need to remember to eat lots of protein as well. Also, the 'white' carbs can increase depression so changing to more complex carbs has helped with my depression as well.
> > I hope this helps. :)
> >
> > > yeah i get really sleepy after a meal... and cannot resist the urge to sleep...
> > >
> > > anyone know why or how to deal with this??
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> do you know what this condition is called, where you eat some food, then no matter what you just can't resist the urge to sleep?
>There really isn't a name for it other than some people are more sensitive to sugar, especially those that fight depression. There is a great book that describes it and helps you learn how to eat so you don't get tired. I don't remember the exact name but it's something like 'The Sugar Addicts Guide...' It sounds really hokey but it really works. A few of my friends have even read it that don't fight depression and they see a lot of benefit in energy, mental alertness, and weight loss (just an added bonus).
Posted by cybercafe on November 20, 2003, at 17:25:44
In reply to Re: carbs make me really sleepy, posted by Mnomad3 on November 20, 2003, at 12:49:11
> > > I used to have the same problem. What kind of carbs are you eating? Any 'white' carbs or carbs that are high in sugar make your energy spike and then you crash and get really tired. This is widely known only to sugar foods but it is also very true for 'white' carbs (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) White carbs turn into sugar very fast so they have the same effect as if you ate something high in sugar. I would suggest trying the carbs that don't turn into sugar as fast and thus give you a sustained release of energy. For example, brown rice, whole wheat bread, wheat pasta , potatoes with the skin on (it helps slow down the conversion to sugar) etc. You still need to remember to eat lots of protein as well. Also, the 'white' carbs can increase depression so changing to more complex carbs has helped with my depression as well.
> > > I hope this helps. :)
> > >
> > > > yeah i get really sleepy after a meal... and cannot resist the urge to sleep...
> > > >
> > > > anyone know why or how to deal with this??
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> > do you know what this condition is called, where you eat some food, then no matter what you just can't resist the urge to sleep?
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> There really isn't a name for it other than some people are more sensitive to sugar, especially those that fight depression. There is a great book that describes it and helps you learn how to eat so you don't get tired. I don't remember the exact name but it's something like 'The Sugar Addicts Guide...' It sounds really hokey but it really works. A few of my friends have even read it that don't fight depression and they see a lot of benefit in energy, mental alertness, and weight loss (just an added bonus).
>hmmm.. i think it might be "reactive hypoglycemia"
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